Mumbai’s home-service pet grooming startup, BhaoBhao, has successfully secured $200,000 in a seed round of angel investment, marking its first significant funding milestone.
Founded just this July by former brand directors Aditi Sanganeria and Anshika Maheshwari, both alumni of top management schools, the startup originated from their own frustrations with unprofessional groomers and the hassle of ferrying pets around for basic services. BhaoBhao now offers premium at-home grooming for dogs and cats across select neighbourhood in Mumbai, with prices ranging between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000 per visit.
Key to their success is a meticulously trained grooming team that prioritizes forming a gentle bond with pets, ensures their comfort throughout the grooming experience, and leaves the customer’s space clean and orderly. To date, BhaoBhao has served over 3,000 clients and boasts an impressive 95% repeat rate, hinting at customer satisfaction and service reliability.
The new funds are expected to fuel expansion into more areas across Mumbai and strengthen operational capabilities. Moreover, the company is already in talks to raise between $4-5 million by the end of the year to supercharge its growth ambitions.
This trajectory aligns with broader trends in India’s rapidly growing pet care market-a sector valued at $3.5 billion, driven by urban pet parenthood emerging as both a lifestyle choice and a wellness imperative.
BhaoBhao’s blend of convenience, quality, and empathy positions it well within a pet economy increasingly defined by premium, personalized care experiences.
